Globalization Exam 1

Milton Bennet

DMIS- intercultural sensitivity

William Fulbright

Promoted international studies in 1946 and helped send many students to study abroad. He believed that education will help bridge global cultures and promote peace.

Chimamanda Adichie

Nigerian author and speaker known for her works on identity, feminism, and culture. Danger of a single story, promotes diverse perspectives.

Neuliep

Cultural Context, Environmental Context, Microculture Context, social relation Context, Perceptual Context

Cultural Context

Refers to the social, historical, and cultural factors that influence how individuals perceive and interpret the world around them. It shapes behaviors, beliefs, and interactions within a society. (NORMS AND VALUES)

Microculture Context

Refers to the specific cultural influences within a smaller group or community that affect individual behaviors and perceptions, distinct from the broader culture. (RELGION)

Environmental Context

Refers to the physical and geographical factors that influence an individual's experiences and perceptions, including climate, resources, and spatial dynamics.

social relation Context

Refers to the interactions and connections between individuals or groups within a society, shaping their behaviors, attitudes, and social structures.

Perceptual Context

Refers to the way individuals interpret and make sense of their experiences based on their unique backgrounds, beliefs, and social influences.

DMIS Denial

Lack of awareness for cultural differences due to things such as limited exposure, leads to avoidance of cultural differences

DMIS Minimization

Acknowledging differences but downplaying the significance. Cultural differences are superficial and people are ultimately all the same

DMIS Defense

Recognizes differences but in a negative way. E.G They think their own culture as superior. Us vs Them mentality

DMIS Acceptance

Recognize and appreciate the cultural differences. They understand the differences are important and value diversity.

DMIS Adaptation

Changing behavior to communicate efficiently. They adjust their communication style to fit other cultural differences

DMIS Integration

Moving fluidly among other cultures, blends in and navigates other cultures.

intercultural Communications

Exchanging meaningful information across cultures. Emphasizing understanding and respect for cultural differences

Martin Wolf

“Globalization is not dying, it is changing”
Globalization is growing not declining

Growth in technology.
Trade is slow but virtual trade is growing.
Globalization is resilient, it adapts with change.

“A post western Global order in Making”

The rise of non western countries in global politics.

Countries like Brazil are trying to balance the power.

The countries aim for permanent seats in international power, UN.

Independence with no western influence.

Economic Globalization

Integration of national economies through trade, capital, technology. Distribution if good through interconnected markets.

Cultural Globalization

Spread of cultural belief and social activities, food, media, fashion and values

Political Globalization

Development of worldwide political systems, UNITED NATIONS, WHO, international Monetary funds.

Positive implications of globalization

Increase global wealth, access to international markets -larger markets

Positive implications of globalization

cultural exchange; exposure to difference cultures

Positive implications of globalization

technological advances; global collaboration and competition.

Negative implication of globalization

Economic inequality; widen the gap of poor and rich

Negative implication of globalization

Cultural homogenization; dominance of a certain culture and loss of local culture

Negative implication of globalization

environmental degradation; increase in industrial activity.

Schattle Reading

Different dimensions of globalization and ow it affects citizenship

Globalization blurs the natural lines of citizenship.
highlights the roles of social movements, digital media.
Resilient Nation Citizenship; Despite global citizenship, nationalism remains strong

FIIA Paper

Roles of cities in global governance

cities become more influential.

Cities collaborate through global networks to influence international policies

Local governance; cities have closeness with the population so they are more effective in change.

Model of Citizenship

Different frameworks to being a citizen of a society. Rights responsibilities, participation.

Rights: rights to vote, Freedom to speech, healthcare

Responsibilities: obeying law, civic duties, pay taxes

Participation: Advocacy, political participation, community involvement

Social Citizenship

Rights related to social welfare and equality; access to healthcare and education

Political Citizenship

rights to political involvement. Voting, running for office

Theory

A systematic explanation of a phenomenon, often used as a basis for understanding and predicting behavior or events.

worldview

A worldview is the comprehensive perspective through which an individual or group interprets and understands the world, encompassing beliefs, values, and assumptions.

Ideology

A set of beliefs, values, and ideas that shape an individual's or a group's worldview and influence their actions and policies.

Generalization

A generalization is a broad statement or principle derived from specific instances or observations, often used to simplify complex information.

Stereotype

A stereotype is an oversimplified and fixed idea or image of a particular group of people, often based on assumptions rather than facts.

Cosmopolitanism

Global citizenship, responsibilities to all humans.
Universal morality & Global Responsibilities

Communitarian

Importance of community and local identities

Community engagement & Common good

Community Engagement

Communitarian - moral obligation towards the community

Common Good

Communitarian - narrowminded, excluding outsiders, stuck in their ways

Universal morality

Cosmopolitan- A concept that suggests there are ethical principles that apply to all individuals regardless of culture, race, or religion, advocating for a shared moral standard among humanity.

Global responsibilities

Cosmopolitan- The duties and obligations that individuals and nations have towards one another and the planet, promoting welfare, justice, and sustainability on a global scale.

Yascha Mounk

Balancing Individual rights and community responsibilities.

We should not focus on self because it takes away from the changes that need to be done as a group. There are personal responsibilities but there is also a balance.

Amitai Etzoni

Balancing individual with social order, advocating for the strength of community - Communitarians.

Amartya Sen

A prominent Indian economist and philosopher known for his work on welfare economics, social choice theory, and development economics. He emphasizes the importance of individual capabilities and freedoms

Amartya Sen focus

Capabilities approach

Inequality: gender, poverty, famine, social justice